Methanol is a versatile chemical traditionally used to produce a wide range of other commodity chemicals like formaldehyde, acetic acid, and MTBE. Formaldehyde, acetic acid, and MTBE are the three primary chemicals that make up around 85% of methanol’s use in chemical applications. Formaldehyde is used to make urea-formaldehyde and phenol-formaldehyde resins, which are widely […]
2024 Chemicals Outlook: Flat expectations
The global chemical industry struggled in 2023. The year was marked by rising inflation rates and low demand from major markets. With China still in recovery, the growth the industry was hoping for never came to fruition. In 2024 we expect things to stay the course and see no drastic changes up or down in […]
The Future of Green and Low-Carbon Cement
ADI Analytics is launching a new multi-client study on the future of green and low-carbon cement. Below are the key topics covered in the study: For a review of Green and Low-Carbon Cement, see our blog here >> Download the study prospectus >>
Cementing a greener future
Cement, a fundamental building block of modern construction, has long been integral to the development of infrastructure worldwide. Today, concrete made from cement is the most consumed material after water. However, its vital role comes at a significant environmental cost. The production of traditional cement, also known as Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) is highly energy […]
Top chemical companies transitioning toward sustainability
One of the largest problems affecting the chemical industry in recent years has been the pressure to transition toward clean energy and reduce carbon emissions. More than 20 of the firms in the Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) Global Top 50 have made investments recently in sustainability or currently have sustainability projects in development. At […]
Renewable energy credits: Making green energy possible
As renewable energy capacity addition accelerates, the renewable energy credit (RECs) can play an important role. But what exactly is an REC and how does it work? RECs are tradable, non-tangible commodities or digital certificates that demonstrate that one megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity was generated from a renewable energy resource and then delivered to the […]
ISCC certification: Ensuring sustainability and traceability in feedstocks and supply chains
The Germany-based International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) recently revoked the certification based on audit documents for two Chinese companies indicate that some of their raw materials are sourced from Indonesia and Malaysia include palm oil. The suspension was implemented as part of ISCC’s verification process for fuel sustainability due to inaccuracy of records, lack […]
Transforming aviation: The rise of the SAF start-ups
The aviation industry has faced significant obstacles in reducing its environmental impact, particularly in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. However, stakeholders across the aviation value chain are now committed to pursuing sustainability objectives. In both, the United States and Europe, policymakers and industry leaders have implemented supportive policies and incentives to promote the widespread adoption […]
Geothermal: Poised for growth or more of the same?
After nearly a decade of stagnant growth, geothermal energy may be poised for a period of growth again. New technologies, new investors, and technological innovations for geothermal systems including enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), supercritical geothermal, and advanced geothermal systems (AGS). A discussion of these systems can be found here. Changing Landscape One of the biggest […]
Going Blue: Advancing direct air capture
One of the biggest challenges to direct air capture (DAC) has been the costs, as discussed in our previous blog that can be found here. Notable interest in carbon capture and DAC from both the public and private sector are providing new funding and incentives to promote the advancement of these technologies. Numerous projects are […]
